Systems Control Accountant I

State of Maryland•Anne Arundel, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Accounting Division is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Staff Accountant to join the financial reporting team. Responsibilities include preparing financial schedules and other supporting documentation for the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), reviewing and processing working fund transactions, participating in month-end and year-end financial close activities, and providing direction and guidance to State agencies. Work is subject to strict fiscal year-end and financial reporting deadlines. Extended hours may be required during peak reporting periods, including fiscal year-end close and ACFR preparation. The selected candidate will be unable to prepare tax returns for compensation due to a conflict of interest with their duties as a Comptroller of Maryland employee.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with 30 credit hours in Accounting and related courses, including or supplemented by three credit hours in auditing.
Three years of professional accounting experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in financial management classification or financial management specialty codes in the accounting field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience supporting statewide financial activities, including preparing note disclosures, and supporting schedules.
One year of experience reviewing and analyzing financial information to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
One year of experience applying Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Standards.
One year of experience processing, reviewing or reconciling Working Funds or similar financial transactions, including researching discrepancies and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
Experience using RSTARS or other full-scale enterprise accounting software.
Proficiency using Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail.
One year of experience applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to prepare, analyze, or review financial records and reports.
One year of experience performing preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, financial schedules, or other supporting financial reporting documentation.
One year of experience performing month-end or year-end closing activities, including researching and resolving accounting discrepancies.

Responsibilities

Preparing financial schedules and other supporting documentation for the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Reviewing and processing working fund transactions
Participating in month-end and year-end financial close activities
Providing direction and guidance to State agencies